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WELCOME TOWELCOME TO
What does AVID stand for?What does AVID stand for?
• Advancement• Via• Individual• Determination
[L. avidus]: eager for knowledge
Where can you find AVID?Where can you find AVID?
In 2014, AVID impacted more than 800,000 students in 44 states and 16 other countries and U.S. territories!
There are more than 5,000 AVID sites in grades K-12!
2014 National Data of AVID 2014 National Data of AVID StudentsStudents
Demographics of AVID High Demographics of AVID High School Students in 2014School Students in 2014
Themes in AVIDThemes in AVID(Grades 9-12)(Grades 9-12)
• Organization
• Time Management
• Money Management
• College Readiness
• Tutorials
• College Exploration
• Career Exploration
• The Process of Getting a Job
• Study Skills
• Guidance Lessons
• Research Skills/Papers
• Public Speaking
• Cornell Notes
• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminars
• Scholarship Research
• Goal Setting
• Mission Statements
• Self Discovery & Reflection
• Tips for Success
• Binder Checks
99thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus
BE PROACTIVE
Take responsibility for your life.
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Define your mission and goals in life.
PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
Prioritize, and do the most important things first.
THINK WIN-WINEveryone can get what they want.
SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD
Listen to people sincerely.
SYNERGIZEWork together to achieve more
SHARPEN THE SAWRenew yourself regularly
1010thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus
Principle 1: Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life
Principle 2: Believe It's Possible
Principle 3: Decide What You Want
Principle 4: Be Clear Why You're Here
Principle 5: See the Best to Be the Best
Principle 6: Unleash the Power of Goal-Setting
Principle 7: Release the Brakes
Principle 8: See What You Want, Get What You See
Principle 9: Act As If
Principle 10: Just Lean into It
Principle 11: Face Your Fears Head-On!Principle 12: Be Willing to Pay the PricePrinciple 13: Ask! Ask! Ask!Principle 14: Reject RejectionPrinciple 15: Use Feedback to Fast-ForwardPrinciple 16: Stop Hanging with Turkeys and Soar with EaglesPrinciple 17: Keep Score of Your Success and Build on ItPrinciple 18: Perform with Persistence by Keeping Your Eyes on the PrizePrinciple 19: Give Your Best to Be Your BestPrinciple 20: Start Now-Just Do It!
1111thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus
Research Skills
Great Leaders
Writing a College Research Paper
1212thth Grade Areas of Focus Grade Areas of Focus
Research Skills
Writing a College Research Paper
College Admissions
Scholarships
Life Skills for College Students
The Mission of AVIDThe Mission of AVID
““AVID’s mission is to close the AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and students for college readiness and success in a global society.”success in a global society.”
AVID Student ProfileAVID Student Profile
• Average to high test scores• 2.0 – 3.5 GPA• College potential with support• Desire• Determination
Sample Week in AVID
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
•AVID
Lesson or Project
•Tutorials •AVID
Lesson or Project
• Binder Check (A-L)
•Tutorials •AVID
Lesson, Project, or
Presentations
• Binder Check (M-Z)
Tutorials
Cornell NotesCornell Notes
Purpose of AVID TutorialsPurpose of AVID Tutorials
• Create deeper understanding of core curriculum• Develop academic skills• Reflective learning• Encourage leadership skills
Academic RigorAcademic Rigor
““Rigorous curriculum Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college determining college graduation rates graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average.”
- Clifford Adelman
AVID increases the # ofAVID increases the # of
• Low income students in college• Minorities in college• Students graduating from college
AVID GraduatesAVID Graduates
• 91% plan to attend college– 61% will enroll in a four-year university– 30% will enroll in a two-year college
• 78% of AVID students are accepted to four-year universities
• 83% of their parents have less than a four-year degree
Completion of Four-Year College Completion of Four-Year College Entrance RequirementsEntrance Requirements
Students in Riverside CountyStudents in Riverside County
• Only 6% of graduating seniors in Riverside County go to college.
•Riverside County has the lowest number of students going to college in the entire state.
Nationwide Nationwide
• Nationwide 76% of students from affluent backgrounds attend college.
• Only 4% of community college students transfer to a four-year college or university
• AVID seniors graduate with an average G.P.A. of 3.1
Why AVID worksWhy AVID works
• Rigorous curriculum• Support• Creates a team• Provides students with the “hidden curriculum”
GradingGrading
• Binder Check (30%)• Tutorial (30%)• Projects, Classwork and homework(30%)• Portfolio (10%)
ExpectationsExpectations
• Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and respect for others.• Anything that interferes with learning, including, but not limited to cell phones, music players, makeup, and food, will be confiscated.• Students will participate in college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT.
ExpectationsExpectations
• Hats should be removed when entering the room.• Gum, food, and drink are not allowed in class.• Cells phones need to be silenced and put away during class time.
Late work & Extra CreditLate work & Extra Credit
• Late work will not be accepted. All homework/projects assigned are due at the beginningbeginning of the class period.• Extra credit is rarely offered in AVID if at all.
AVID Website
www.nbechsavid.weebly.com